Male Lead's Canon Fodder Wife - Chapter 727

Chapter 727: Delightful Surprise
Hearing Li Chenze’s words, Han Yuheng clenched his fists and said, “Brother Chenze, please show me the way.”

Li Chenze glanced at him and asked, “Are you sure?”

“Yes, I am in urgent need of food,” Han Yuheng nodded firmly.

Li Chenze looked at the sky and said, “Then, let’s set off after lunch. I will take you to the place where I collect some food.”

Han Yuheng was overjoyed and agreed readily, “Okay. I will go back first and come back later.”

“Okay.”

After he left, Father Li looked at his eldest son and asked, “Eldest son, do you really know where to gather food?”

“Father, don’t worry. My brothers and I often go to the mountains to pick food. Otherwise, where do you think our food comes from? I just don’t want others to know, so as not to get into trouble,” Li Chenze assured his father.

Knowing that his son is not a reckless person, Father Li sighed and said, “Then be careful when you go to the mountains.”

Seeing his father’s low mood, Li Chenze said, “Father, you have worked hard for decades to raise me and my brother. Now we have grown up, so it’s time for you to enjoy life. Your body cannot withstand too much stress. Therefore, just relax and leave the rest to us, don’t worry.”

Father Li knows that even though he is healthy now, his body is no longer what it used to be. When he walks too fast or does heavy work, he gets out of breath and breaks into cold sweats. Now, the only thing he can do for his family is to take good care of his health and not create more troubles for them.

“I understand,” Father Li nodded to his son.

“Father, I will go call my wife. Let’s have lunch first.” Li Chenze said.

“All right.”

After leaving the living room, Li Chenze saw that his wife was no longer in the front yard, so he went to the kitchen.

In the kitchen, Zhang Dongmei is stir-frying the freshly harvested vegetables while the rice in the steamer is being steamed. On the small brazier, a pot of fish soup is simmering over low heat.

Since she was alone, she had to take care of the fire while cooking, which made her sweat profusely.

Seeing this, Li Chenze walked over, wiped her sweat, and said, “Wife, let me help you with the fire.”

Hearing her husband’s voice, Zhang Dongmei asked, “Husband, why is the team leader looking for Father?”

Li Chenze sat down and handled the fire while saying, “He is here to borrow food.”

“Why is it so sudden? Did Father agree?” she asked.

Li Chenze knew that his wife was not stingy. She was only worried that if they lent food to Han Yuheng, other villagers would come to them to borrow food too if they knew about it.

If you lend to one person but not to others, you will offend others. So, the best way is not to lend food to anyone.

Knowing his wife’s thoughts, Li Chenze said, “Wife, don’t worry, we didn’t agree to lend him food. Although I didn’t lend him food, I agreed to take him to the mountains to find food.”

Hearing his words, Zhang Dongmei frowned and said, “Will it bring you trouble? After all, there is so much food in the mountains. If the brigade finds out, the brigade will claim the mountain as their property, and we might be punished for not reporting it.”

“Although Han Yuheng is selfish and greedy, he is not stupid. I can see that he is in a desperate situation now. If he wants to survive, he must keep this matter secret. Maybe he can also help us cover up the matter,” Li Chenze said calmly.

Zhang Dongmei looked at her husband’s relaxed expression and said, “Be careful when you go to the mountains. If you encounter a wild boar, don’t try to be a hero. You have to put your own safety first, you hear me?”

When Li Chenze heard his wife’s nagging, he chuckled and said, “Mhmm, I will take care of myself and won’t get hurt. After all, I can’t bear to leave you and the children.”

Seeing her husband smiling, Zhang Dongmei felt helpless.

After she scooped the stir-fry vegetables out of the wok, she went to check at the fish soup. But as soon as she opened the lid and smelled the fishy smell, she felt her stomach churn and retched several times.

“Urghh, cough, cough!”

Zhang Dongmei’s face turned pale as she suppressed her nausea and ran out of the kitchen.

Li Chenze was surprised when he saw his wife suddenly leaving the kitchen with a pale face. He quickly followed after her and saw his wife squatting near the basin and retching.

He squatted next to her and patted her back gently, “Wife, what’s wrong? Where do you feel uncomfortable?”

His voice was full of worry as he helped her scoop water to rinse her mouth.

After a while, Zhang Dongmei finally suppressed her nausea and stopped vomiting.

Looking at her pale face covered with cold sweat, Li Chenze said worriedly, “Wife, let’s go to the hospital.”

Zhang Dongmei was stunned when she heard the word hospital. She thought about her menstrual cycle for a while, and a flash of realization appeared in her eyes.

She put her palm on her lower abdomen and said with uncertainty, “Husband, I think… I may be pregnant.”

Li Chenze was stunned when he heard his wife’s words. It took him a while to come to his senses.

He looked at his wife excitedly and asked, “Wife, what did you say?”

Zhang Dongmei held her husband’s hand and said, “Husband, I might be pregnant.”

This is not the first time for both of them to experience something like this. So, after a burst of excitement, Li Chenze quickly helped her stand up and said, “Wife, go and have a rest. I will take care of lunch.”